Emmanuel Macron’s latest move could spell danger for the Western world because it could spark a ‘very dangerous’ retaliation from Russia, Report informs, citing the Daily Express.
“In a move aimed at strengthening defence ties between France and Armenia, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu met with his Armenian counterpart, Suren Papikyan, in the Armenian capital last month. The meeting included the delivery of night vision goggles to Armenia and the signing of a contract for assault rifles from the French company PGM. Additionally, discussions are underway for the purchase of short-range Mistral missiles from the European contractor MBDA,” the newspaper said.
According to the newspaper, this burgeoning alliance follows Armenia’s suspension of its membership in the Moscow-dominated Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) military alliance.
Commenting on the rapprochement between Armenia and France, Elin Suleymanov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Kingdom, told Daily Express that cooperation between these countries in the military field could not only be very dangerous but could also cause the anger of the Russian side, and they could demand the withdrawal of French weapons from Armenia.
“The last statement of the Russian Foreign Minister was a very harsh message against Armenia. It was a very critical statement. I hope it turns into something bigger than a verbal exchange of word. Because we want to see peace, not its destruction. In the end, with whom will they (Armenia – ed.) make peace? With the French? With the Russians? With whom? With us? We are partners in this business”, E. Suleymanov said.